Judgment Tastes Terrible
I hear about this experience from clients regularly. Attempting to eat “healthy” food - whatever that means - and ultimately eating the item that comes with fewer food judgments, then eating another food that may be judged a bit more, and then another and another with progressive judgment as eating continues.
The aforementioned situation is not a reflection of personal missteps. This is part of why seeking satisfaction is so important AND is why food judgment stinks.
If you’re choosing a food for the sake of health-promoting or reduced judgment qualities, pause before proceeding.
Ask these questions:
1. Have you thoughtfully fed yourself today? Meals, snacks? Variety?
(If no, you’re vulnerable)
2. Have you enjoyed eating today?
(If no, you’re vulnerable)
3. If you eat this “healthy” food, will you be satisfied with that choice?
(if no, you’re vulnerable)
4. If you’re not satisfied, are you giving yourself permission to eat something else?
(if no, you’re vulnerable)
5. If you were to drop the “health” assessment of the food, would you choose to eat it?
(if no, you’re vulnerable)
6. Is there something that you can choose to eat that is accessible and would be more satisfying?
(start there ↑)
Your body has no judgment about food.
Carrots & hummus (carb, fat, protein, fiber) = walnut brownie (carb, fat, protein, fiber)
I’m NOT saying that a brownie is the same thing as carrots, but your body doesn’t care where macronutrients come from. Your cells don’t care.
At. All.
If you have judgment about food, I’d imagine this feels uncomfortable. If you have judgment about food, it might feel better to eat carrots, but if you end up eating brownies anyway, your belly and brain might have preferred the brownie at the start.
THIS CONCEPT MOST CERTAINLY APPLIES TO SEASONAL, CELEBRATORY, FOOD AND EATING.
You’re allowed to eat.
Judgment tastes terrible.
